What vaccinations are needed for my Dog?

Puppy:

DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvo) at about 8-10 weeks, 12-14 weeks, and 16-18 weeks of age.
Bordetella at about 8-10 weeks (intranasal), and at about 12-14 weeks (injectable).
Rabies at about 16-18 weeks of age.
Adult Dog:
DHLPP Booster at one year after puppy plan, then every 3 years.
Bordetalla Booster every 6 months.
Rabies Booster at one year after puppy plan, then every 3 years.
Optional Vaccines:
Giardia – given when an animal is prone to Giardia. Speak w/ doctors about when boosters are due.
Lyme – give when animal is going to be exposed to deer ticks on regular basis or prolonged periods of time. Speak w/ doctors about when boosters are due
Corona – not recommended for pet dogs – only recommended in high density areas (show dogs) or in kennels long term.

 

What vaccinations are needed for my Cat?

Kitten Indoors:

FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) at about 8-10 weeks and again at about 12-14 weeks of age.
Kitten Outdoors:
FVRCP at about 8-10 weeks, 12-14 weeks, and about 15-17 weeks of age.
FeLV (Leukemia vaccine) at about 12-14 weeks and about 15-17 weeks of age.
Rabies at about 15-17 weeks of age.
Adult Cats:
FVRCP at one year after last kitten vaccine, then every 3 years
Rabies at one year after last kitten vaccine, then every 3 years (outdoor cats)
FeLV at one year after last kitten vaccine, then every year if cat fights, high feline density areas, otherwise every 3 years.

 

What vaccinations are needed for my Ferret?

Kit (which is a baby ferret):
Distemper at 8, 11, 14 and 17 weeks
Rabies at 17 weeks

Adult Ferret:

Distemper at one year after last kit vaccine, then every year
Rabies at one year after last kit vaccine, then every year

 

Heartworm Testing and Prevention

The incidence of heartworm disease in the city of San Francisco is low, but in the rise. We do, however, recommend heartworm prevention and yearly testing for the following reasons:

  • HW is endemic to many parts of the country, so you have peace of mind when traveling

  • Lots of HW in the Sierra and Central Valley

  • Some HW positive dogs in SF, and we want to keep the disease from establishing itself here

  • No medication is 100% effective – so we want to make sure they stay negative.

  • Costs and risks of treating a HW positive dog is very high.

Heartgard or Sentinel once a month year round.
Revolution (topical) – they no longer guarantee HW prevention!
For dogs with food allergy, use Revolution

 

FeLV/FIV Testing

We recommend testing all kittens. Those that test positive should be re-tested in 6 months – some will convert to negative
Indoor cats don’t need to be tested again, unless deemed necessary by a doctor.
Outdoor cats should be tested yearly, especially since there is no effective vaccine for FIV.